The latest sheet from MAW Decals is for a pair of CH-53E Super Stallions from HMM-261 as they were during their Iraq deployment of 2005/2006. The sheet includes a full set of of CH-53E walkways in addition to the standard markings for two aircraft.

The unit markings are provided as separate black and yellow sections to prevent any problems with registration problems, though that really hasn't been much of a problem with Cartograf, who printed this sheet. A neat deal is that in addition to the flare/chaff dispenser decal, there are separate decals to show the load that can be used.

Instructions are nicely done and include a rather extensive list of aftermarket sets available for this aircraft using the Academy kit. Though I've not purchased this kit, perhaps some upgrade is needed to properly portray a current aircraft. Regardless, the sheet is superb and I'm sure you will find it to your liking.

My thanks to MAW Decals for the review sample. You can get yours direct from the link above. Free shipping in US. International orders e-mail them at mawdecals@vfdecals.com for rates.

August 2008

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